Pre-Game Talk: Penguins @ Leafs - Saturday March 10th, 2018; 7pm EST

[Daisy Jane]

I'm guessing you think if we shuffled the lines up we would without a doubt win?

that is all that ails the team, dontcha'know.

 

[Mugzy97]

that is all that ails the team, dontcha'know.

That's what I am learning as I read through these threads lately

 

[Tall Morty]

I love when we play the Pens. We usually play hard in these ones, win or lose. GLG.

 

[stickty111]

Yup. Hyman is a solid player who should play with Matthews, and isnt some "AHL grinder". Very good decision again by Babcock.

 

[rent free]

While the Penguins have a lot of offensive fire power let's remember we have defeated this past December and in the game they lost they were in it until the 3rd period.

they didn't turn it on until january and still outplayed us in our most recent matchup

 

[stickty111]

I agree. We still won against the Penguins in December and were right there in the 3rd period last time. So much for we always get outplayed.

Also the Bruins are a joke. We outplayed them last time. Leafs are better then them.

 

[francis246]

I'll be in attendance at this game! Can't wait

 

[LeafsNation75]

they didn't turn it on until january and still outplayed us in our most recent matchup

They were tied 3-3 going into the 3rd period in their most recent game against them, so outplayed is a stretch to say.

 

[rent free]

They were tied 3-3 going into the 3rd period in their most recent game against them, so outplayed is a stretch to say.

the score doesn't indicate whether a team was outplayed or not.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

the score doesn't indicate whether a team was outplayed or not.

what does?
we had a 15-13 advantage in HD scoring chances at 5v5. 18-14 overall
sounds like we had a slight edge to be honest

 

[Liminality]

the score doesn't indicate whether a team was outplayed or not.

The pens outshot the Leafs but the Leafs actually had 16 high danger chances for compared to the Pens 13 at even strength. Leafs had 18 high danger chances total if you include their powerplay.

 

[LeafsNation75]

what does?
we had a 15-13 advantage in HD scoring chances at 5v5. 18-14 overall
sounds like we had a slight edge to be honest

Here was the game stats from that night.

Toronto Maple Leafs - Pittsburgh Penguins - February 17th, 2018

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

even though I miss Matthews, it's still a lot of fun to watch our other players. It's a great time to be a Leafs fan

 

[PromisedLand]

Pens have a three line fire power; however, IMO there are probably two teams that match that in the entire league Leafs and the Jets.

if pens get out played at their own game they are to be had.

P.S. Whoever makes the NHL schedules should be sacked. Why the F do the Leafs have so many back to backs and then long layoffs?

 

[Suntouchable13]

Gotta break out of this slump. The teams above us don't lose 5 games in a row. Gotta nip this losing streak in the bud right now.

 

[Cleetus]

They were tied 3-3 going into the 3rd period in their most recent game against them, so outplayed is a stretch to say.

pretty sure that night Kadri got owned by Malkin, and Matty was also playing, hoping we show up and play hard....

 

[stickty111]

Gotta break out of this slump. The teams above us don't lose 5 games in a row. Gotta nip this losing streak in the bud right now.

Maybe but teams above us lose 4 games in a row just like the Bruins.

 

[hoglund]

Yup. Hyman is a solid player who should play with Matthews, and isnt some "AHL grinder". Very good decision again by Babcock.

Mathews isn't even playing on Saturday, so how can Hyman be playing on his line?

 

[BrannigansLaw]

This team better f***ing win this one.

 

[stickty111]

Buins win but got outplayed. They arent a great team. Probably will lose in the 1st round.

 

[shaner8989]

Great seats for this one

Hopefully my cousin scores another 2 at the ACC in his Pens debut.. go leafs tho

 

[Discordia]

Given how the Pens are rolling, added with our putrid defense and below average goaltending as of late (which is probably because our defense has been worse than ever) this is going to be a butchering.

Hope I'm wrong, but this has Pens domination all over it.

 

[rent free]

Buins win but got outplayed. They arent a great team. Probably will lose in the 1st round.

Were the epitome of getting outplayed and winning. By that logic we should get swept in the 1st round

 

[Liminality]

Were the epitome of getting outplayed and winning. By that logic we should get swept in the 1st round

We've had some bad games and are on a losing streak but I don't think you realize how many times we've outplayed the opponent this season.

 

[Warden of the North]

Why such a break ? It's nowhere near Saturday.

Because weve played more games then anyone else in the league. Had to slow down at some point